LIVE UPDATES: DEFENSIVE BACKS TO CLOSE OUT WORK AT 2018 NFL SCOUTING COMBINE

The defensive backs will close out the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine with their on-field work at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Monday.

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Matthew Florjancic

Published:
9:37 AM EST March 5, 2018

Updated:
6:48 PM EST March 5, 2018

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6:48 p.m.-TOP PERFORMERS AT 2018 NFL SCOUTING COMBINE

Over the last nine days, football players from around the country underwent medical testing, had the opportunity to interview with coaches and decision-makers across the league and showcased their physical skills at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.

Starting last Friday and finishing up Monday, prospects went through general drills (40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, shuttle runs) and also, position-specific tests under the supervision of NFL coaches at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

PHOTOS: Top performers from 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

UTEP offensive lineman Will Hernandez goes through a drill during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The last line of defense in games, the safeties were the final group of athletes to work out in front of scouts, coaches and decision-makers during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Monday afternoon.

The safeties went through the general drills (40-yard dash and bench press,) and also, position-specific tests, and results confirmed a combination of speed and strength from those athletes tasked with making plays across all levels of the field during games.

Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Terrell Edmunds does the broad jump during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick does the broad jump during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Here is a look at the top-performing safeties at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine:

40-Yard Dash

1. Troy Apke (Penn State) 4.35 seconds

T2. Justin Reid (Stanford) 4.40 seconds

T2. Natrell Jamerson (Wisconsin) 4.40 seconds

4. Dane Cruikshank (Arizona) 4.42 seconds

T5. Godwin Igwebuike (Northwestern) 4.45 seconds

T5. Tre Flowers (Oklahoma State) 4.45 seconds

Florida State Seminoles defensive back Derwin James runs the 40-yard dash during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Bench Press

T1. Natrell Jamerson (Wisconsin) 25 repetitions

T1. Dane Cruikshank (Arizona) 25 repetitions

T3. Derwin James (Florida State) 21 repetitions

T3. Jordan Whitehead (Pittsburgh) 21 repetitions

T3. Kyzir White (West Virginia) 21 repetitions

5:45 p.m.-DEFENSIVE BACKS DISPLAY SPEED, STRENGTH AT NFL COMBINE

After three days and nine other position groups were put through their paces, the defensive backs got an opportunity to display their skills on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis Monday.

The defensive backs went through the general drills (40-yard dash and bench press) and also, position-specific tests, and results confirmed a showcase of speed and strength from those athletes expected to play “on the island” in man coverage on the outside of NFL defenses.

PHOTOS: Defensive backs work out at 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

San Jose State Spartans defensive back Andre Chachere runs the 40-yard dash during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Isaiah Oliver goes through work out drills during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Georgia State Panthers defensive back Chandon Sullivan goes through workout drills during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Florida State Seminoles defensive back Tarvarus McFadden goes through workout drills during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Here is a look at the top-performing defensive backs at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine:

40-Yard Dash

T1. Parry Nickerson (Tulane) 4.32 seconds

T1. Denzel Ward (Ohio State) 4.32 seconds

T1. Donte Jackson (Louisiana State) 4.32 seconds

4. Tony Brown (Alabama) 4.35 seconds

5. Anthony Averett (Alabama) 4.36 seconds

Georgia State Panthers defensive back Chandon Sullivan goes through workout drills during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Bench Press

1. Davontae Harris (Illinois State) 22 repetitions

2. Mike Hughes (Central Florida) 20 repetitions

T3. Josh Jackson (Iowa) 18 repetitions

T3. M.J. Stewart (North Carolina) 18 repetitions

T5. Nick Nelson (Wisconsin) 17 repetitions

T5. Michael Joseph (Dubuque) 17 repetitions

T5. Taron Johnson (Weber State) 17 repetitions

1:40 p.m.-SAFETIES BEGIN THEIR WORK AT COMBINE

Here is a look at the top-performing safeties at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine:

40-Yard Dash

1. Troy Apke (Penn State) 4.35 seconds

T2. Justin Reid (Stanford) 4.40 seconds

T2. Natrell Jamerson (Wisconsin) 4.40 seconds

4 Dane Cruikshank (Arizona) 4.42 seconds

T5. Godwin Igwebuike (Northwestern) 4.45 seconds

T5. Tre Flowers (Oklahoma State) 4.45 seconds

Bench Press

T1. Natrell Jamerson (Wisconsin) 25 repetitions

T1. Dane Cruikshank (Arizona) 25 repetitions

T3. Derwin James (Florida State) 21 repetitions

T3. Jordan Whitehead (Pittsburgh) 21 repetitions

T3. Kyzir White (West Virginia) 21 repetitions

10:45 a.m.-DBS POST FAST TIMES IN 40-YARD DASH

The defensive backs typically run some of the fastest times in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and this year was no different.

There were plenty of sub-4.50-second runs in the 40-yard dash, including a tie at the top of the list.

Here are the top 10 times among the defensive backs at the NFL Combine:

T1. Denzel Ward (Ohio State) 4.32 seconds

T1. Parry Nickerson (Tulane) 4.32 seconds

T1. Donte Jackson (Louisiana State) 4.32 seconds

4. Tony Brown (Alabama) 4.35 seconds

5. Anthony Averett (Alabama) 4.36 seconds

6. Jaire Alexander (Louisville) 4.38 seconds

7. Avonte Maddox (Pittsburgh) 4.40 seconds

T8. Davontae Harris (Illinois State) 4.44 seconds

T8. Grant Haley (Penn State) 4.44 seconds

T8. Danny Johnson (Southern University) 4.44 seconds

9:30 a.m.-DEFENSIVE BACKS TO CLOSE OUT COMBINE

And then, there was one.

After three days and nine other position groups were put through their paces, the defensive backs will close out the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine with their on-field work at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Monday.

The defensive backs will go through the general drills (40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, shuttle runs) and then, go through position-specific tests by the end of the day.

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